Hi Everyone! I have some questions/concerns. It's kinda complicated between my professional and personal life but 90% profession. Basically I graduated in June 2015 and needed some time off. I worked mostly full-time through my FNP program so I ba...
Hi Everyone, I just had a question regarding the DEA license process. I've searched around trying to find the answer to this question. Anyways, I'm licensed to practice with furnishing in CA. I applied for my DEA license and I don't have a job yet,...
Rhythsetradio replied to GoodNP's topic in NP Students
Hey Everyone! Since I was following this thread so closely, just want to share my experience. I just passed the ANCC exam today. I did no classes and no cds. Studied from two books, one primarily and another as resource for "extra". Do not need a...
Rhythsetradio replied to lovepeacelove's topic in Post Graduate
Congratulations everyone on being accepted into UCLA!! Currently enrolled in the FNP track, I'm the newly elected Graduate Student Nurse Association Co-President (APN) and look forward to meeting all of you at orientation. This announcement will be...
Rhythsetradio replied to lovepeacelove's topic in Post Graduate
Hey guys, I'm currently in the program. Some classmates I have known did not get their acceptance letter till almost 4 weeks after other students. Like any school, nothing runs smoothly. Don't stress!
Rhythsetradio replied to mnmary's topic in Post Graduate
In terms of job experience, can never down play hospital setting experience. I think it's the best place to learn how to be a RN as well as exposure to numerous illnesses from simple to complex. Hey guys also, the email came out today with times and...
Rhythsetradio replied to mnmary's topic in Post Graduate
Is the advanced research class the one we can take if you want in the second half of summer quarter but if you don't take it, it'll be in fall quarter?
Rhythsetradio replied to mnmary's topic in Post Graduate
Work experience, well, I have a year and a half at a community hospital and another year and a half at a teaching hospital. So total of 3 years. Definitely go to the information session because you will be able to ask the professors and admission q...
Rhythsetradio replied to mnmary's topic in Post Graduate
I haven't received anything either. I emailed to follow up and we should all be getting an email soon regarding the Physical assessment class. I live in Torrance and I don't really plan of moving closer. I am hoping we can find carpool buddies bec...
Rhythsetradio replied to mnmary's topic in Post Graduate
@llzz I still haven't received the email yet. They said the graduate division might be a little bit behind the school. I am hoping by Friday it will be up. Anyone else received their link yet? It sounds like none of the acute care candidates have...
Rhythsetradio replied to mnmary's topic in Post Graduate
Hey guys, just want to let you know that I received my acceptance letter to the FNP specialty today. I live in LA. My status online said a decision wasn't made yet and no email but I received my letter. So I'm guessing the status online isn't bein...
Rhythsetradio replied to mnmary's topic in Post Graduate
Hey Guys, I applied way back in November for the FNP path. I imagine that... we should start to hear something half way through March shortly after the MECN students, since they are probably rolling out letters per program shortly after each other a...
Rhythsetradio replied to GonnaAmazeYou's topic in General Nursing
I graduated in May 09, got a job in March '10. I was a very very diligent prospect. Not only sending out resumes but I would find this nurse recruiters and call and email them... it wasn't fun. But I actually got my first job at a job fair. I wen...
Rhythsetradio replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing
I've been a nurse for about 2 years and there are definitely some problems in the system. I work in California (but I'm from PA so I've seen those ridiculous ratios) I have a pretty manageable ratio and my hospital does computer charting and all th...
Rhythsetradio replied to foreverLaur's topic in ADN/BSN
I started off with an ADN in May 09..did not find a job in an acute care facility till April 10, and I moved across the country for it. I immediately got my BSN before I started working. I have found that by advancing my degree, I am respecting the...
Rhythsetradio replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing
I've worked in both California and Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania, was pretty much the same deal 8 pt's on 7a and 10 pts on 7p, telemetry, it was stressful, difficult, but all of our assessments and etc. were q4 hours. As long as something, not unexpect...
Hello. I recently got a position at a hospital that is requiring me to do the pre-employment drug test. Now, I had surgery back on April 2nd and was prescribed Darvocet and I medicated obviously for the pain till April 4th. Now, since I have to s...
I had ASHI certifications in both and when I got hired at the hospital I'm at now they said they wouldn't take it and I had to go do both through the AHA. They said even though ASHI goes by AHA guidelines, they still want it through AHA. So... save...